ATS Assemblies

Large Review Backs Safety, Effectiveness of COVID, Flu, and RSV Shots The 511-study analysis is at odds with recent HHS recommendations

A systematic review of 511 studies showed that immunization against COVID-19, RSV, and influenza was safe and effective in people of all ages. #vaccines #medsky
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Remember check out our website (and/or make sure be sure to be signed up for our emails) to learn all about the great webinars we have coming up!!!

Meet Dr Sophie Collins, a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre. Dr Collins’ research explores cardiorespiratory structure-function, exertional dyspnea, and exercise limitations in airway/vascular disease🏃‍♀️
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Taking the American Board of Internal Medicine's Critical Care Board Review exam? Check out the ATS Review for the Critical Care Boards, 2nd Edition 📖

Get your copy today: atsedplus.thoracic.org/content/ats-...

Today is Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome (BOS) Awareness Day. This is a type of chronic rejection characterized by destruction of the small airways and narrowing and scarring of the airways within the donor lung(s).

Learn more about BOS: site.thoracic.org/advocacy-pat...

Happy Respiratory Care Week to everyone! We hope this is a good reminder to take care of your lungs and those that help you to take care of them!!!

In celebration of spooky season, it is national horror movie day... so are you team horror movie or team hide under the blankets?? (Our team is definitely split here!)

As Infection Prevention Week continues, remember some of the most basic tips for infection prevention include washing your hands correctly, wearing a mask in public, avoiding touching your face and getting appropriate vaccines!

If everyone does their part, we can all have better outcomes!

Have your checked our website to see the webinars that we offer? We average two or more webinars/journal clubs/ etc. a week!

If the schedule doesn't line up for you, reminder you can access our recordings of prior ones on the website or our YouTube Channel!

Great resources for respiratory clinicians! The Aging SIG - palliative care subgroup contributed to these educational resources.

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Since we are enjoying fall here.... are you team pumpkin or team apple???

📣 Nominations close soon!📣

There are only 2 days left to nominate colleagues for a 2026 ATS Respiratory Health Award! We're looking for candidates who contribute to the fields of pulmonology, critical care, or sleep health.

Nominations close Oct. 17, submit today! site.thoracic.org/membership/a...

What role does AI play in training the next generation of doctors? As Kaele Leonard, MD, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, explains on this ep of the ATS Breathe Easy podcast, there's still value to learning to do procedures without AI assistance.

Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQSh...

We always love to see what our ECPs are up to in all our Assemblies!

Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day, which recognizes the history, achievements, contributions, and diversity of indigenous peoples in the U.S. It also serves to bring awareness to issues facing indigenous people, including climate change and lack of access to health care resources.

"Vaccines are one of the most powerful tools health professionals must use to help keep our patients healthy. We encourage all Floridians to take advantage of these life-saving technologies in order to protect themselves and their communities.” (2/2)

Today is National Walk to a Park Day! This is a great reminder that some time outside and some easy movement can be great for both physical and mental health! What do you love about your favorite local green space?!

Today is the first ever National Lung Transplant Awareness Day. These are life-saving procedures and yet people do not always have enough information around them.

Learn more at : lungtransplantawarenessday.org

Tracking U.S. Measles Outbreaks (Gift Article) As new cases are reported, our maps show the spread of the virus.

The CDCreported 1,544 measles cases as of Sept. 24, the highest number of annual cases since the US declared measles eliminated in 2000. #medsky #vaccines
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Happy Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month! The ATS is highlighting some of its Latinx and Hispanic members to spotlight their stories & successes. Alejandro Diaz, MD, MPH, of Harvard Medical School, discusses how his background guides his research and how he trains the next generation of doctors.

In 2026, Oxford University Press, in partnership with the ATS, will handle the production and dissemination of all four of the ATS peer-reviewed journals. This collaboration will enhance the visibility, reach and impact of the ATS publications.

Learn more: site.thoracic.org/press-releas...

Reminder! You can find the information on all of our webinars on the ATS Website or in our weekly Upcoming Virtual Events email! So many ways to stay in touch!

Assembly Award Nominations are now open!

On this World Oxygen Day, it is good to remember just how important oxygen and oxygen access is for health!

There are so many things you can do to help improve access to oxygen!

The ATS and CAPC are proud to introduce a new collaborative series of seven modules on ATS Ed+ for clinicians treating patients with serious illnesses. Earn CME! #pallipulm @anandiyermd.bsky.social @donsullivan.bsky.social @pallipulm.bsky.social

Learn more: atsedplus.thoracic.org/capc/palliat...

Today is National Coffee Day so what is your favorite coffee order??

Today, for #WorldLungDay, the ATS hosted an event at the La Central YMCA to raise awareness and provide community resources around asthma and lung health, with talks from Michelle Ng Gong, MD, MS; George Thurston, ScD, and Givenchy Ayisi-Boahene, along with Q&A sessions with attendees.

Will we see you there tomorrow?!

Will we see you there?!

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